Cahn Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-6020106 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$559K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$13.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $100,000 |
| Preservation Hall Foundation | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $50,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $35,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| St George's Episcopal School | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| Urj Henry S Jacobs Camp | Utica, MS | For general purposes of grantee | $30,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $25,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival at Tulane | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $20,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $15,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $12,000 |
| Museum of Southern Jewish Experience | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Slater Torah Academy | Metairie, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| St Bernard Project | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| The Historic New Orleans Collection | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $10,000 |
| Family Justice Center | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $8,000 |
| Hillel Foundation of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $7,000 |
| Prospect New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $7,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America | Boston, MA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Kidsmart | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Teaching Responsible Earth Education | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| The Ella Project | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Tulane Jewish Studies | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Yaya Inc | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $5,000 |
| Wwoz | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $4,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Washington, DC | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment Humanities | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Mino Foundation | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival & Foundation | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $3,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $2,000 |
| Preservation Resource Center | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $2,000 |
| Vieux Carre Commission Foundation | New Orleans, LA | For general purposes of grantee | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $559,000 | 41 |
| 2023 | $545,000 | 49 |
| 2022 | $555,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349101459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6020106
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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